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. >>> 4:49 and hours after meeting president obama an ohio woman is dead. the president made a breakfast stop at a diner in akron and josephine harris drove up to meet him and also have a picture made with the president. she owns the restaurant. she talks about her experience at a local newspapers. >> he wasn't going heave until i got here. [audio not understandable] >> got his picture taken with us. >> if you had trouble making out what she said it was the president's stayed at diner until she arrived to meet him and have a picture made but a short time later she passed away. the president called the family that day from air force one expressing condolences. >> back in washington the obama administration says the economy is making a slow and steady recovery. this despite a disappointing jobs report for june. political leaders are battling it out on who is to blame. gop points to the president's policies and calls them a failure. democrats say we have a long way to go but have made significant process saying there's been straight months of job growth in the
. >>> 4:49 and hours after meeting president obama an ohio woman is dead. the president made a breakfast stop at a diner in akron and josephine harris drove up to meet him and also have a picture made with the president. she owns the restaurant. she talks about her experience at a local newspapers. >> he wasn't going heave until i got here. [audio not understandable] >> got his picture taken with us. >> if you had trouble making out what she said it was the...
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and michelle obama is in maryland today campaigning for her husband. later on tonight she'll be at a fundraiser at a private home. >>> the orioles are trying to generate postseason excitement. starting today there will be rallies at various stops. those end october 2nd. >>> today the president will designate a national monument in colorado, holding significance to native american tribes. colorado members of congress have tried since 2009 to get the rock established as a monument. >>> the penalty you'll have to pay if you don't have health insurance by 2016 is now beginning to be higher than initially expected. under the affordable care act, americans must be insured by 2014. if not, you have to pay up. in 2014, it would be no more than 1% of your income or $285 per family, whichever is greater. but the penalty will rise by 2016, jumping to 2.5% or $2,000 per family. >>> 25% of baltimore makes less than 11,000-dollar a year. individuals have a higher percentage with children. those numbers are from the latest statistics from the 2011 census. >>> wal-mar
and michelle obama is in maryland today campaigning for her husband. later on tonight she'll be at a fundraiser at a private home. >>> the orioles are trying to generate postseason excitement. starting today there will be rallies at various stops. those end october 2nd. >>> today the president will designate a national monument in colorado, holding significance to native american tribes. colorado members of congress have tried since 2009 to get the rock established as a...
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yesterday romney held three rallies in florida but did not mention president obama's name at all. while romney was in florida, obama was in new jersey touring storm damage there and romney is now getting ready to kick off the final days of campaigning. while the election is a big deal for the future of our country, no doubt about it, we have certainly seen the campaigning mode for a whole lot of other issues, and it's probably fair to say that some of you are ready for the election to be over. if you're one of those people you're not alone. we want to show you what happened to a girl, 4 years old, when she heard the election coverage on the radio. >> just because i'm tired -- i'm tired of barack obama and mitt romney. >> that's why you're crying? >> oh, it will be over soon, abby. okay? the election will be over soon. okay? >> okay. i think a lot of people feel that way. that is abby evans. she lives in colorado and she was listening to npr with her mother on the way to the grocery store. the video went viral. it turns out the 4-year-old has big plans for her future and you can pr
yesterday romney held three rallies in florida but did not mention president obama's name at all. while romney was in florida, obama was in new jersey touring storm damage there and romney is now getting ready to kick off the final days of campaigning. while the election is a big deal for the future of our country, no doubt about it, we have certainly seen the campaigning mode for a whole lot of other issues, and it's probably fair to say that some of you are ready for the election to be over....
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. >>> and president barack obama and mitt romney duke it out during the first presidential debate. so which candidate won the round? we'll have everything you need to know about last night's big event on this thursday, october 4th. "good morning maryland," i'm charlie crowson. >> and i'm megan pringle, thank you for joining us. if you haven't looked outside yet, there's a little rainy as we got into work this morning. >> may want to have the umbrella handy. also lynette this morning you're monitoring the weather and still feels kind of sticky and muggy out there. >> yes, on the sticky side charlie and also some fog out there this morning but some patchy fog. visibility reduced once again. 7 miles in easton. and baltimore to the north end york only about four miles of reduced visibility there. and also you were talking about the showers, we have a shower now in frederick county around emmettsburg and we can go ahead and zoom in on that area and you can see where it is. this is sliding up to the north but this is the only thing we're seeing as of now. maybe just little bit of misting
. >>> and president barack obama and mitt romney duke it out during the first presidential debate. so which candidate won the round? we'll have everything you need to know about last night's big event on this thursday, october 4th. "good morning maryland," i'm charlie crowson. >> and i'm megan pringle, thank you for joining us. if you haven't looked outside yet, there's a little rainy as we got into work this morning. >> may want to have the umbrella handy. also...
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be sure to enter. >>> now to the supreme court decision upholding president obama's health care reform. linda so is live at franklin square hospital to brake it down. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. we are joined by the registered nurse. thanks is for joining us. a lot has been said about how complex this law is but for the average family what does it mean? >> the average family for those who don't a have health insurance more people will be covered and go to preventive care and doctor's office versus er for health care services. so, annual exams and babe -- well baby visits are covered and won't. [audio not understandable] >> reporter: you are a registered nurse and see this every day. how did this impact how people get their care? >> well, instead of coming to the er as the first line of care or after several years of chronic illness or cardiovascular disease they will go to a doctor to be followed early into intervention for medication and diet and exercises versus the er when it's chronic and they are having srnlg rains things done to them. >> reporter: and for families wh
be sure to enter. >>> now to the supreme court decision upholding president obama's health care reform. linda so is live at franklin square hospital to brake it down. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. we are joined by the registered nurse. thanks is for joining us. a lot has been said about how complex this law is but for the average family what does it mean? >> the average family for those who don't a have health insurance more people will be covered and go to...
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prz obama -- president obama flew to colorado to comfort family members e says he was there as a father and husband. >> i hope that he is here for all of these people, and i tank my looky -- lucky blessings the president is behind us. >> reporter: holmes is is at a denver area county detention facility and assigned a public defending. he is scheduled for a hearing today at 11:30 a.m. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> the first video of the accused gunman hit the airwaves sunday. it was shot six years ago showing him 18 at the time during a science conference in san diego. he is talking about what's known as temporal illusions behind changing the paths. being see he looks nervous but appears to be a smart teen. the speaker who was introduction him for the conversation described him as "our next speaker is james holmes. his goals are to become a researcher and make sigh typhic discoveries." now in personal life he enjoys playing soccer and his dreams of one day owning a slurpee machine. >> i've been working with temporal illusion that allows you to change the past. >> reports indicate he ap
prz obama -- president obama flew to colorado to comfort family members e says he was there as a father and husband. >> i hope that he is here for all of these people, and i tank my looky -- lucky blessings the president is behind us. >> reporter: holmes is is at a denver area county detention facility and assigned a public defending. he is scheduled for a hearing today at 11:30 a.m. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> the first video of the accused gunman hit the airwaves...
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the new obama administration rule requires employers to require full coverage of birth control coverage in their plans even if they work for organizations that oppose contraception. >> i think it's the woman's right to have health care. >> it's a good thing. >> the catholic institution said it is wrong. >> obama administration announced the broad new rule quietly last month saying that it would save lives. but it sparked outrage by churches, and organizations that support religion. >>> six tax offices in norfolk, virginia closed amid clients that the clients were not given the tax refunds. the act it was directed to -- the account it was directed to was not the person's account but the tax preparer's account. >> and they're complaining from norfolk to chicago. the company said it did nothing wrong. >>> a 2-year-old illinois pitt bull is being hailed a hero this morning. he wreck his owner up -- woke his owner up just in time to waking up during at fire. the dog jumped into action. >> she pushed my door in and got on my bed and started licking me and i was like what are you doing? >> the
the new obama administration rule requires employers to require full coverage of birth control coverage in their plans even if they work for organizations that oppose contraception. >> i think it's the woman's right to have health care. >> it's a good thing. >> the catholic institution said it is wrong. >> obama administration announced the broad new rule quietly last month saying that it would save lives. but it sparked outrage by churches, and organizations that...
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president barack obama is campaigning in new york, mitt romney is presumptive republican nominee continues his overseas tour arriving in poland to meet with lawmakers and visit a world war ii site. republican senators john mccain, gram and kelly aot will hold town hall meetings in battleground states, visiting florida x north carolina and virginia, home to military and defense contracting jobs. and college students are coming to dc for the start of the national conservative student conference. tab op lawmakers are scheduled to speak during a five day event. >>> welcome back. >> thank you so much. it's nice to be back. >> you got some sun. >> yes. >> good color. >> good times at the beach. >> things seem quiet. >> i missed the big sink hole in baltimore last week. it shuts down east monument, between wolf and patterson park avenue. stick with orleans. no problems to report on the jfx in to the city and beltway. nice and clear all the way around. >> speaking of color and the sun, the temperatures were great to do it and do it safely of course. >> we will be able to do a little bit of it toda
president barack obama is campaigning in new york, mitt romney is presumptive republican nominee continues his overseas tour arriving in poland to meet with lawmakers and visit a world war ii site. republican senators john mccain, gram and kelly aot will hold town hall meetings in battleground states, visiting florida x north carolina and virginia, home to military and defense contracting jobs. and college students are coming to dc for the start of the national conservative student conference....
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. >>> first lady michelle obama is headed to wisconsin today to meet with relatives and victims of the sikh temple shooting. agonal plan walked into the temple and opened fire. seven people died including that suspect. >>> senator barbara mikulski is going to be speaking. she is the longest serving woman in the history of congress. >>> the baltimore city mayor now getting kids excited about heading back to school. mayor rawlings-blake heading a back to school rally. all of that is happening at the baltimore city public school headquarters. >>> a gorgeous day. why not treat yourself to some rita's italian ice in catholic charities is putting on a big rita's social and they are serving up the coolest desserts from 10:30 until 12:30 todd. >>> katie couric talking about keeping your kids safe online. >> just one of the topics she's going to be discussing on the new show which starts september 10th right here on abc2, this video is katie in our studios, she paid a visit to us. but if you would like to go to her studio and win a trip to new york city, we're going to tell you how. you have to
. >>> first lady michelle obama is headed to wisconsin today to meet with relatives and victims of the sikh temple shooting. agonal plan walked into the temple and opened fire. seven people died including that suspect. >>> senator barbara mikulski is going to be speaking. she is the longest serving woman in the history of congress. >>> the baltimore city mayor now getting kids excited about heading back to school. mayor rawlings-blake heading a back to school rally....
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. >>> first lady michelle obama will be in colorado to attend campaign events for her husband. she is speaking to campaign volunteers in denver and pick a low. vice president -- pablo. vice president joe pieden -- biden will speak tonight. >>> conan o'brien is interviewing all fibs of mitt romney's sons. -- five of matt romney's sons. >>> women in the media going up against women in congress par test pay thing in the women's congressional softball game. proceed from the game will go to an organization that helps young women diagnosed with breast cancer. >> five new stores at towson town center. crate and barrel wing of the mall has been redeveloped with a 12,000 square feet of space. no word on which new stores will be reopening. and that's set for 11 this morning. >> see how fast the shoppers were moving. >> got to get through. and. >> don't get in the way of that. >> exactly. mike is in for lynette let's check on weather but first traffic. >> reporter: the major construction begins later tonight on 895. expect heavy delays through the harbor tunnel through the end of summer a
. >>> first lady michelle obama will be in colorado to attend campaign events for her husband. she is speaking to campaign volunteers in denver and pick a low. vice president -- pablo. vice president joe pieden -- biden will speak tonight. >>> conan o'brien is interviewing all fibs of mitt romney's sons. -- five of matt romney's sons. >>> women in the media going up against women in congress par test pay thing in the women's congressional softball game. proceed from...
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if president obama wins virginia, wisconsin and colorado and mitt romney ones the rest of the toss-up states, both would be tied with 269 electoral votes. the last time that happened and there wa
if president obama wins virginia, wisconsin and colorado and mitt romney ones the rest of the toss-up states, both would be tied with 269 electoral votes. the last time that happened and there wa
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he designed michelle obama's inaugural gown. many have sold out of his limited edition collection and others are running low. >>> they say money can't buy you love. tell that to those who will shell out money on valentine's day. a survey by the national retail federation predicts people will spend $126. jewelry purchases are exspected to reach $4 billion. the second most popular gift a special evening out to bring in about $3.5 billion and many will get sent flowerses candies and gift cards. coming up at 6:00, there's another county where an english only bill is being considered. we'll tell you who's behind the bill and why it will keep illegal immigrants out of his county. >>> you're looking at the bongs and it didn't look right. >> on sunday the ushers pass the basket but a pastor is accused of stealing. >>> an investigation into a teenager being sexually assaulted. >>> it's time to start creating jobs and we start with a cliffton mansion, how one senator said it could be a model for getting americans back to work. >>> we begi
he designed michelle obama's inaugural gown. many have sold out of his limited edition collection and others are running low. >>> they say money can't buy you love. tell that to those who will shell out money on valentine's day. a survey by the national retail federation predicts people will spend $126. jewelry purchases are exspected to reach $4 billion. the second most popular gift a special evening out to bring in about $3.5 billion and many will get sent flowerses candies and gift...
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mitt romney and president obama are off the campaign trail today. no doubt gearing up for more of this. off and running, when the november moch up was set, -- match up was set , the candidates didn't waste no time going after each other. the messages are clear, the president is zeroing on romneys time at bane capital. romney hopes to convince voters he can right the economic ship. the public is split, average of the most recent polls has president obama with a slight lead, 47-45%. there is one big x factor. the well funded super packs, mean campaigns may not be able to control the message in ways they have in the past. for example, a new york times report revealed a super pack was considering revisiting the reverend wright confidence. the proposal was shot down by romney and head of the super pack. so that's a look at where we are right now in the general election. neshes week, the candidates will be back out on the campaign trail. we understand they plan to do fundraising. my mitt is going to be in las vegas, with none other than donald trump and n
mitt romney and president obama are off the campaign trail today. no doubt gearing up for more of this. off and running, when the november moch up was set, -- match up was set , the candidates didn't waste no time going after each other. the messages are clear, the president is zeroing on romneys time at bane capital. romney hopes to convince voters he can right the economic ship. the public is split, average of the most recent polls has president obama with a slight lead, 47-45%. there is one...
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coming up. >>> tonight president barack obama is in colorado to meet people in aurora. after that deadly rampage that killed 12 people. tonight there's going to be a vigil for the victims. abc 2 news is there tonight live from the buckley air force space in aurora. the president landed about an hour ago. what's the atmosphere like in aurora? >> reporter: it is very somber here in aurora. in fact, buckley air force is only a mile away. today police chief dan oats and the mayor of aurora was on hand. they were here today to greet the president. they went with him as they were meeting with family member. the mayor of aurora said it certainly means a lot that the president cares. the president's stay here in colorado is a short one. 2.5 hours. does not appear he will make any public appearances to address what happened. we can tell you that the president is wanting to meet with them very privately. he does not want any media there. maybe the white house press photographer there. that's it. the president really wants to meet with the families. he said he did not want to stay
coming up. >>> tonight president barack obama is in colorado to meet people in aurora. after that deadly rampage that killed 12 people. tonight there's going to be a vigil for the victims. abc 2 news is there tonight live from the buckley air force space in aurora. the president landed about an hour ago. what's the atmosphere like in aurora? >> reporter: it is very somber here in aurora. in fact, buckley air force is only a mile away. today police chief dan oats and the mayor of...
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. >>> and president barack obama will travel to las vegas today and expected to visit the university of nevada las vegas to address students about student loans and interest rates set to double in july if congress doesn't act soon. >>> the transportation department now working very hard to educate the public seri by diss tractioned driving. today in washington the agency plans to announce a national initiative. >>> and jared loughner's stay in a medical facility in missouri ends today. he has a hearing set for later this month regarding his mental capacity to stand trial for the january 2011 shooting that killed six and wounded 13 others including gabrielle giffords. >>> time now for a check tonette and traffic. -- on the weather and traffic. yesterday a. plus. i can't say that for the traffic situation especially around maryland live casino. in the evening it was a mess. >> the weather was great. >> i know i looked at the live cameras last night and i couldn't believe it. 295 was just so jammed right at route 32. i'm sure the people in that neighborhood aren't too pleased. >> actual
. >>> and president barack obama will travel to las vegas today and expected to visit the university of nevada las vegas to address students about student loans and interest rates set to double in july if congress doesn't act soon. >>> the transportation department now working very hard to educate the public seri by diss tractioned driving. today in washington the agency plans to announce a national initiative. >>> and jared loughner's stay in a medical facility in...
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. >>> president obama is meeting with abu dhabi's crown prince today to discuss the two's continued cooperation on regional issues. later this evening the president and first lady are hosting a picnic for members of the congress that's happening at the white house. >>> the u.s. product safety commission is holding a news conference today to highlight new safety requirements for kids' products. this comes after the cpsc voted on a new regulation to make play yard's safer as well as baby walkers and toddler beds. >>> time now for a look at weather and traffic on this wednesday morning. >> traffic wise a lot of things going on right now in west baltimore >>reporter: yes, charley, there is breaking news, a house fire has actually shut down west baltimore street at stockton street. you will want to use lexington street as your alternate route. no delays, though, traveling through the tunnels and the beltway will be nice and clear all the way around and we will have more on the fire. linda stow is headed to the scene. we will bring you the very latest as it does become available. >>> weather yesterda
. >>> president obama is meeting with abu dhabi's crown prince today to discuss the two's continued cooperation on regional issues. later this evening the president and first lady are hosting a picnic for members of the congress that's happening at the white house. >>> the u.s. product safety commission is holding a news conference today to highlight new safety requirements for kids' products. this comes after the cpsc voted on a new regulation to make play yard's safer as...
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superstorm sandy ripped through new york leaving parts of the city in shambles and today, president obama will see the devastation firsthand. he's going to meet with victims who are still recovering from the storm. the president will also visit the first responders who helped during the crisis. some people living on long island are still without power. more than two weeks after sandy struck. >>> it appears making a movie about our 16th president has some perks because today the cast and the crew of the new movie "lincoln" are heading to the white house. steven spielberg directed the film and daniel day-lewis is abraham lincoln. >>> news around the nation right now. a hearing is scheduled for the machine accused -- man accused of murdering 6-year-old etan patz more than 30 years ago. he disappeared from his new york city home and never found. police say that pedro hernandez confessed to the crime back in may and his lawyer claims he's delusional. >>> he is instead in the hospital. colorado movie theater shooting suspect james holmes was taken to the hospital for an unspecified injury wedne
superstorm sandy ripped through new york leaving parts of the city in shambles and today, president obama will see the devastation firsthand. he's going to meet with victims who are still recovering from the storm. the president will also visit the first responders who helped during the crisis. some people living on long island are still without power. more than two weeks after sandy struck. >>> it appears making a movie about our 16th president has some perks because today the cast...
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. >>> and new this morning, governor o'malley is depending president obama over the economy. he appeared sunday on cnn and says if you look at president's record, jobs are created. >> i think really, there's one central issue, and that is the economy. and he think the best two indicate -- i think the best two indicators if the economy is becoming better on getting worse is job creation numbers, 23 months in a row now of positive job creation. we haven't done that since 2005 as a country. >> o'malley blamed republicans saying if the gop were not captive of the right wingtea party folks the economy would be better. >>> maryland brewing companies are trying to change the state law to allow more restaurants and laws to sell beer in resealable containers. only brew pubs that make their own beer on the premises and sell food can sell beer in resealable containers. only 15 businesses in the state of maryland have that license. merrill law -- maryland lawmakers in baltimore and howard county looking it relax the requirements to expand sales. >>> check that out. new video out of massa
. >>> and new this morning, governor o'malley is depending president obama over the economy. he appeared sunday on cnn and says if you look at president's record, jobs are created. >> i think really, there's one central issue, and that is the economy. and he think the best two indicate -- i think the best two indicators if the economy is becoming better on getting worse is job creation numbers, 23 months in a row now of positive job creation. we haven't done that since 2005 as a...
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president obama is -- we expect limb to be studying intensely. mitt romney last a public event in denver, colorado. then he will go dark until wednesday in colorado. >> reporter: the campaigns have been focused on lowering their debate. mitt romney is talking up the president's victorious record from 2008. president obama's campaign said the president is out of practice compared to romney, referring to the gop primary debates. the one guy who didn't get the memo, new jersey governor chris christie. he hit the sunday morning talk shows, playing up the expectations for mitt romney. >> here's the great news for republicans. we have lap candidate who will do extraordinarily well. he will come am wednesday night, lay out his vision for america, contrast his view and the president's record and this whole race will be turned upside down come thursday morning. >> reporter: this unfiltered confidence may not make much of a splash. a newark ton post poll shows 55% of likely voters think the president will win this debate. only 31% say it will be romney. ne
president obama is -- we expect limb to be studying intensely. mitt romney last a public event in denver, colorado. then he will go dark until wednesday in colorado. >> reporter: the campaigns have been focused on lowering their debate. mitt romney is talking up the president's victorious record from 2008. president obama's campaign said the president is out of practice compared to romney, referring to the gop primary debates. the one guy who didn't get the memo, new jersey governor chris...
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let's start with president obama. he wrapped up a speech this afternoon in neverness. he was talking to the vfw. that's a veterans griew. he talked about foreign affairs and did not mention mitt romney. mitt romney decided to take a shot at the president. take a listen. >> the president needs to spend time with the jobs council. i guess he's done 109 fund-raisers. between the fund-raisers, get together with the jobs council. >> reporter: one of obama's senior advisers, david axelrod said tax returns, bundlers, bain, mass mass record -- massachusetts records. when this comes to secrecy, mit takes the gold. the romney campaign said millions of middle class americans are struggling in the obama economy and there's no relief in sight. seems like politics is back. both campaigns said they want the political ads to stay off the airwaves in colorado at least for a time being. >> another call is for more gun control. what can you tell us about that tonight? >> reporter: neither president obama nor mitt romney has really opened the door for a debate on this issue. here's what w
let's start with president obama. he wrapped up a speech this afternoon in neverness. he was talking to the vfw. that's a veterans griew. he talked about foreign affairs and did not mention mitt romney. mitt romney decided to take a shot at the president. take a listen. >> the president needs to spend time with the jobs council. i guess he's done 109 fund-raisers. between the fund-raisers, get together with the jobs council. >> reporter: one of obama's senior advisers, david axelrod...
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president obama in colorado and mitt romney in virginia. tory dunnan, given what's going on in libya, yemen, foreign policy has got to be a hot button. >> reporter: for a second day in a row, the debate over foreign policy takes center page. at a campaign event in virginia, mitt romney continued to criticize the president. >> as we watch the world today, sometimes we're at the mercy of the events. >> reporter: meanwhile, president obama spoke in an event in colorado and stuck to a presidential tone. >> what we see on our television there's still threats to the world and we have to remain vigilant. >> reporter: kelly, the vice-president is also busy on the campaign trail. earlier he made a stop in wisconsin, which has recently become another tossup state and found out that president obama heads there next week for a fund-raiser. >> a little bit out from the conventions. what are we seeing from the poling numbers. >> reporter: the president was in colorado. this is a brand-new poll from american research griew. obama has a slide lead over rom
president obama in colorado and mitt romney in virginia. tory dunnan, given what's going on in libya, yemen, foreign policy has got to be a hot button. >> reporter: for a second day in a row, the debate over foreign policy takes center page. at a campaign event in virginia, mitt romney continued to criticize the president. >> as we watch the world today, sometimes we're at the mercy of the events. >> reporter: meanwhile, president obama spoke in an event in colorado and stuck...
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. >>> now, president obama and mitt romney back on the campaign trail. they're hitting some key bottle ground states. troy is live in washington. >> reporter: today president obama is in iowa, a state he won four years ago. meanwhile, mitt romney is back from vacation and he's hitting the campaign trail in colorado. both of these states so far are offering up extremely course races. what you're going to see in iowa, it is a dead heat between obama and romney. but 10% of the voters there are actually unsure about who they might pick. in colorado, it's a similar story, a statistical tie between president obama and romney. it could be the uncertainty that's causing the candidates to get more personal in these attacks. >> my opponent's plan is to let the housing market hit bottom. governor romney said we should let them go bankrupt. >> i just don't think this president understands how our economy works. if there's an outsourcer in chief, it's the president of the united states, not the guy who is running to replace him. >> reporter: they're also sending nati
. >>> now, president obama and mitt romney back on the campaign trail. they're hitting some key bottle ground states. troy is live in washington. >> reporter: today president obama is in iowa, a state he won four years ago. meanwhile, mitt romney is back from vacation and he's hitting the campaign trail in colorado. both of these states so far are offering up extremely course races. what you're going to see in iowa, it is a dead heat between obama and romney. but 10% of the...
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president obama and mitt romney took a break to weigh in on the tragedy. we will hear what they have to say. you know how to detect email scams, what should you know about search engines to protect your computer? [ snoring ] ♪ [ snoring ] [ male announcer ] introducing zzzquil sleep-aid. [ snoring ] [ snoring ] [ male announcer ] it's not for colds, it's not for pain, it's just for sleep. [ snoring ] [ male announcer ] because sleep is a beautiful thing. [ birds chirping ] introducing zzzquil, the non-habit forming sleep-aid from the makers of nyquil. ♪ >>> you go to hershey park for the rides, they also have a great zoo at hershey park. wyatt everhart is live tonight at hershey park and we hear he has interesting friends with him. he is wyatt everhart the gator wrestler. >> reporter: people don't know, if they haven't be here, there is more than the coasters, you are by sky rush, we got zoo america, the chocolate tour, we have a falcon, i'm with elain with zoo america and our good friend, yoshi. are you happy to be on the news? >> he is quiet today. >
president obama and mitt romney took a break to weigh in on the tragedy. we will hear what they have to say. you know how to detect email scams, what should you know about search engines to protect your computer? [ snoring ] ♪ [ snoring ] [ male announcer ] introducing zzzquil sleep-aid. [ snoring ] [ snoring ] [ male announcer ] it's not for colds, it's not for pain, it's just for sleep. [ snoring ] [ male announcer ] because sleep is a beautiful thing. [ birds chirping ] introducing...
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as for the president's plan here's one of romney's problems with obama care. >> no change for current see -- seniors and 55 and over. his plan $716 billion in cuts. >> reporter: he said medicare spending would increase by that figure but if it's in the repealed there's no guarantee that $716 billion would be saved. >> i have made preform that is have saved millions of seniors with medicare hundreds of dollars on their prescription drugs. right now both candidates are trying to use medicare to scare voters back to his side. until an actual plan is put into place there are many questions that will be unanswered really. >> all right. tory dunnan live from d.c. we'll stay tuned for that. >>> the white house is hosting a state dinner on monday, but it's a twist. it's not actually a dinner but a luncheon. it won't feature politicians or dignitaries. it will feature children. it's part of the first lady's let's move campaign. >>> coming up tonight at 6:00, police say an armed man tried to kidnap a woman in annapolis. where the investigation stands now. >>> and they lost a daughter and sister
as for the president's plan here's one of romney's problems with obama care. >> no change for current see -- seniors and 55 and over. his plan $716 billion in cuts. >> reporter: he said medicare spending would increase by that figure but if it's in the repealed there's no guarantee that $716 billion would be saved. >> i have made preform that is have saved millions of seniors with medicare hundreds of dollars on their prescription drugs. right now both candidates are trying to...
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. >> one thing that president obama feels would go a long way toward lowering gas prices would be to stop giving tax subsidies to oil companies. the president addressed the issue saying americans are being hit twice, once at the pump and at tax time when some of their money is going to support oil companies. >> that's why i think it's time they got by without help from taxpayers. >> now a bill top end the subsidies the president is against was put to a vote in the senate but failed to move forward. president obama said for every penny gas goes up, oil companies make another $200 million in quarterly profits. >>> hundreds of folks marched together with a common message. we want jobs. we want to get back to work. four anded up getting arrested in a purposeful act of civil disobedience. as the johns hopkins campus has expanded, people have seen construction costs but few local workers being hired. >> everone in this room has been trained. there's labor needed on jobs. if you need them, we have them. you don't need to bring them from out of state from other cities. we have the people rea
. >> one thing that president obama feels would go a long way toward lowering gas prices would be to stop giving tax subsidies to oil companies. the president addressed the issue saying americans are being hit twice, once at the pump and at tax time when some of their money is going to support oil companies. >> that's why i think it's time they got by without help from taxpayers. >> now a bill top end the subsidies the president is against was put to a vote in the senate but...
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president obama and mitt romney are speaking out about the rampage, saying it's a time to come together and not make the tragedy political. they called on to stop aing the political ads. romney campaign pulled ads in colorado. barack obama campaign says they are pulling contrast advertising. >> there will be oh days for politics. this is a day for prayer and reflection. this is a time for each of us to look in our hearts and remember how much we love one another. and how much we love and how much we care if our great country. >> until the day the president was running ads criticizing romney and rom hi hitting his opponent with ads regarding small business. no word when they will run for political advertisements the state. this brings to together oh shootings, 15 miles away in littleton, colorado. in 1999, two students went in to columbine and killed 13 people and injured 21 others, students and people sadist bringing back tough memories. another shooting was in 2007 at virginia tech, blacksburg, virginia, a student shot and killed 32 people and injured dozens more. we are hearing more o
president obama and mitt romney are speaking out about the rampage, saying it's a time to come together and not make the tragedy political. they called on to stop aing the political ads. romney campaign pulled ads in colorado. barack obama campaign says they are pulling contrast advertising. >> there will be oh days for politics. this is a day for prayer and reflection. this is a time for each of us to look in our hearts and remember how much we love one another. and how much we love and...
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and romney, you will seat numbers, obama is leading. >> all right. thank you. >>> you know if you love poppa john's pizza you can expect the prize to go up. the chain ceo said the cost of each pizza is going to go up by 14-cents because of the affordable care act. they made the conferences -- they said they aren't in support of the health care act but the company is suited to absorb the cost and pass them onto -- the pizza sales. supporters of the health care act suggest it's a small prize to pay to ensure that everybody has access to health care. >>> coming up, a creative way to support the fight against children cancer where you can go to get help. >>> and the special session is finally underway in annapolis. what legislators are working on today and how ited can affect your neighborhoods. those and more when you join us for the news at six. . >>> you are heading on a cruise you could look at extra charges. carnival said its trying something new. they are putting in a program where passengers pay extra for privileges like priority boarding and fast
and romney, you will seat numbers, obama is leading. >> all right. thank you. >>> you know if you love poppa john's pizza you can expect the prize to go up. the chain ceo said the cost of each pizza is going to go up by 14-cents because of the affordable care act. they made the conferences -- they said they aren't in support of the health care act but the company is suited to absorb the cost and pass them onto -- the pizza sales. supporters of the health care act suggest it's a...
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not president obama for governor mitt romney. tonight's debate pits vice president joe biden and congressman paul ryan for a one- on-one and only vice presidential debate. tory dunnan is in danville, kentucky with details of the big event tonight. >> reporter: we're here inside the spin room where after tonight's big debate both campaigns will try to claim a victory. but before that happens the showdown takes place between vice president joe biden and paul ryan. it's the only debate happening this election for the vice presidents. biden's been holding the mock debates every day since sunday. they're lasting 90 minutes each. and paul ryan has been talking about the vice president's extensive debate experience and lowering expectations. he's going to be focusing on the president's record. >> joe biden has been doing this for a long time. i mean he ran for president twice. he's a sitting vice president. he's been on the big stage many times before and that's new for me and just doing my homework and studying the issues. >> what i've
not president obama for governor mitt romney. tonight's debate pits vice president joe biden and congressman paul ryan for a one- on-one and only vice presidential debate. tory dunnan is in danville, kentucky with details of the big event tonight. >> reporter: we're here inside the spin room where after tonight's big debate both campaigns will try to claim a victory. but before that happens the showdown takes place between vice president joe biden and paul ryan. it's the only debate...
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obama leads 49-47%. with in the margin of error. >> hello wisconsin. >> reporter: the president started his three state swing in paul ryan's home state where he asked for more time to finish the job. >> as long as there is a single american who wants a job but can't find one our work isn't done. >> reporter: rounding out his day campaign stops in nevada and colorado. it combined 15elect, roal votes. the running mates also out in full force. four campaign events between the two. in iowa, the vice president accused the romney campaign of flip-flopping. > >> they are shameless. >> reporter: in colorado paul ryan argued the obama policies aren't working >> reporter: over the next several days you can expect to see more events just like those in the remaining swing states. also though don't be surprise fire department the campaigns -- surprised if the campaigns decide to add extra stops. >> talked more about where they will be so tell us in the remaining days where. >> reporter: this is going to be one busy s
obama leads 49-47%. with in the margin of error. >> hello wisconsin. >> reporter: the president started his three state swing in paul ryan's home state where he asked for more time to finish the job. >> as long as there is a single american who wants a job but can't find one our work isn't done. >> reporter: rounding out his day campaign stops in nevada and colorado. it combined 15elect, roal votes. the running mates also out in full force. four campaign events between...
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in florida obama is up 45% to 41%. ohio, 47% to 38%. if the president can hang on to the lead in these three tossup states, all of a sudden the maps start looking good for him. >> looking at the numbers, it's obvious the president will be hitting the road next week and you can tell where he's going. >> reporter: obama's team is looking at the numbers. if you look at where the campaign is headed, it's all lining up. yesterday president obama had several different campaign events in florida and his campaign is saying they're planning a two-day bus tour that kicks off next thursday. it will go through western pennsylvania and northern ohio. we're also being told the president will start holding more public events in an effort to directly reach those voters. >> all right. tory dunnan thanks for that live report. let's find out what's coming up tonight at 6:00. >>> i'm jamie costello. we have a lot of great stories to tell you about at 6:00, including this man's story, the only place you'll hear from keith matthews. keith was working at his
in florida obama is up 45% to 41%. ohio, 47% to 38%. if the president can hang on to the lead in these three tossup states, all of a sudden the maps start looking good for him. >> looking at the numbers, it's obvious the president will be hitting the road next week and you can tell where he's going. >> reporter: obama's team is looking at the numbers. if you look at where the campaign is headed, it's all lining up. yesterday president obama had several different campaign events in...
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. >> reporter: today president obama toured the devastated landscape of colorado. still, tens of thousands have not been able to return while others have been ready to flee at a moment's notice. early friday morning the president had declared colorado a major disaster area and is releasing federal funds to help. >> the devastation is enormous. our thoughts and prayers did out to those who have been affected. >> reporter: the waldo canyon fire has been termed the most destructive and it has left at left one person dead. >> we did find the human remains of one person. >> reporter: from the air and on the ground, entire neighborhoods have been wiped out. >> it's like someone took their thumb and smudged each one. >> it's an only men us in feeling to see fire threatening what you come to know and enjoy and frankly take for granted. >> reporter: the major is worried about his colorado home as well but he's in afghanistan with u.s. army's fourth brigade. the fire is raging a couple hundred feet from their home. on friday crews were making some progress, the fire is now 1
. >> reporter: today president obama toured the devastated landscape of colorado. still, tens of thousands have not been able to return while others have been ready to flee at a moment's notice. early friday morning the president had declared colorado a major disaster area and is releasing federal funds to help. >> the devastation is enormous. our thoughts and prayers did out to those who have been affected. >> reporter: the waldo canyon fire has been termed the most...
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that was the ocean -- obama administration's main argument when jan brewer signed it two years ago. the court seemed sympathetic to the challenges. justice anthony kennedy said the state of arizona has a massive emergency with social disruption, economic disruption. for now arizona law enforcement officials can continue to check the immigration status of every person that is stopped or arrested. >> it's to determine whether you're in this country illegally land when you have -- and when you have suspicion. >> reporter: some arizona residents said the threat of racial profiling is still very real. >> it's very scary for me to have that in the back of my head that i could still be pulled over and even deported. >> reporter: today governor brewer claimed victory. >> the state of arizona was vin di cated an the -- vindicated and the heart of the bill was upheld. >> reporter: today's scrtd ruling means the state still cannot deport illegal immigrants. >> the judge is also set to deliver a ruling on president obama's healthcare law. >>> well, the vote is. city wreck centers are on the cho
that was the ocean -- obama administration's main argument when jan brewer signed it two years ago. the court seemed sympathetic to the challenges. justice anthony kennedy said the state of arizona has a massive emergency with social disruption, economic disruption. for now arizona law enforcement officials can continue to check the immigration status of every person that is stopped or arrested. >> it's to determine whether you're in this country illegally land when you have -- and when...
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it shows president obama is leading romney 49% to 46%, the exact same numbers from back in may. it seems the democrats may have a bit of an edge when this comes to enthusiasm. 59% said they're extremely enthusiastic. for republicans it's 51%. the cnn/orc went to 15 key battleground states and all of a sudden the story changes. mitt romney has the edge when youd a in those key states. in the end this really comes down to a few swing states. >> thank you so much. >>> coming up tonight at 6:00, there are still downed trees, power lines. we will take a look at what you should and should not do. we want you to stay safe. >> plus a new scam is trying to trick one. this one really seems legit. those stories and more coming up at six. now here's a preview of what's ahead on world knolls at 6:30. >> that extreme heat and also that high profile split. what now about the coach of scientology, all coming up. ♪ ♪ [ female announcer ] one day it will hit you. by replacing one sugared beverage a day with a bottle of nestle pure life water, you can cut 50,000 calories a year from his diet.
it shows president obama is leading romney 49% to 46%, the exact same numbers from back in may. it seems the democrats may have a bit of an edge when this comes to enthusiasm. 59% said they're extremely enthusiastic. for republicans it's 51%. the cnn/orc went to 15 key battleground states and all of a sudden the story changes. mitt romney has the edge when youd a in those key states. in the end this really comes down to a few swing states. >> thank you so much. >>> coming up...
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neither president obama nor mitt romney have made it a focus. we look at the colorado shooting and the public's sentiment on gun control. >> reporter: americans have a historic love affair with guns and fierce keep your hands off of them attitude. in the wake of the horrific colorado shooting, some politicians, mostly democrats are demanding action. >> what freedoms do we protect when the tools of mass murder are so easily available. >> reporter: polls show little appetite for any major overhaul. 64% said restricting them is preferred. james holmes killed 12 people and wounded 50 others. colorado's governor said dunn laws would not have stopped him. >> he would have found explosives. >> reporter: president obama gave no indication that he would take bold action over this issue. >> i hope we all reflect on how we can do something about some of the senseless violence that ends up marring this country. >> reporter: congressional leaders noted. >> the president has made clear that he's not going to use this horrific event to push for new gun laws. i
neither president obama nor mitt romney have made it a focus. we look at the colorado shooting and the public's sentiment on gun control. >> reporter: americans have a historic love affair with guns and fierce keep your hands off of them attitude. in the wake of the horrific colorado shooting, some politicians, mostly democrats are demanding action. >> what freedoms do we protect when the tools of mass murder are so easily available. >> reporter: polls show little appetite for...
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. >>> president obama talked about the shooting t at a campaign event in fort meyers florida, he scraped the speech and spoke about his reaction to the deadly rampage. >> my daughters go to the movies. what if malia and sasha had been at the theater as so many of our kids do everyday. michelle and i will be fortunate enough to hug our girl as little tighter tonight, i'm sure you will do the same with your children. for those parents who may not be so lucky, we have to embrace them and let them know we will be there for them as a nation. >> the president canceled a second event in florida and decided to return to dc. republican presidential candidate mitt romney told supporters in new hampshire justice will come for the person responsible for the shooting he called for americans to focus on loving each other. romney suspended political activity for the day and canceled a campaign trip his wife ann was scheduled to make in michigan. >>> cloudy, rainy day, couple of drops on the lens. we sit at 76. temperatures across the region in to the 70s. here is what is going on. we have a flash flood
. >>> president obama talked about the shooting t at a campaign event in fort meyers florida, he scraped the speech and spoke about his reaction to the deadly rampage. >> my daughters go to the movies. what if malia and sasha had been at the theater as so many of our kids do everyday. michelle and i will be fortunate enough to hug our girl as little tighter tonight, i'm sure you will do the same with your children. for those parents who may not be so lucky, we have to embrace...
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thousands attended a prayer vigil and president obama met with the victims' families. while the d.a. is considering the death penalty, she said first she wants to consult the families. >> victims will be impacted in an enormous way if the death penalty is sought. he will be in court monday for an arraignment. >> can you hear me. >> reporter: yes, i can. holmes will be in court on monday for his arainment. that's when we will find out what charges he's facing. >> the orange hair, any talk of an insanity plea in this case? >> reporter: that's what everybody's talking about. did this guy have a mental break because of the way he was appearing in corporate some -- court. some say this could be an act. as you can see he's a pretty smart guy. he has a degree in newer rope science. others are questioning whether he was given a sedative before going to court. >> thank you for that live report. coming up, she's got a new show starting in september, a live interview with katie couric just minutes away. >> and two young men from middle river on their way from college orientation
thousands attended a prayer vigil and president obama met with the victims' families. while the d.a. is considering the death penalty, she said first she wants to consult the families. >> victims will be impacted in an enormous way if the death penalty is sought. he will be in court monday for an arraignment. >> can you hear me. >> reporter: yes, i can. holmes will be in court on monday for his arainment. that's when we will find out what charges he's facing. >> the...
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president obama is rehearsing with john kerry while mitt romney is squaring off against rob portman. both have challenges and check lifts. is working on shorter answers and trying to avoid sounding like the professor he was before the white house. democrats say he needs to look strong and forceful and not appear irritated or i am pat. >> they are trying to get him in the mode of being able to answer questions short and to the point. so it is more like his man errisms, style, and the way he comes across. >> reporter: and mitt romney, he has to seem friend li err, after the 47% comments. he needs to show compassion and connect with voters. romney arrived in colorado to continue his prep but took a brief break to rally supporters. >> what a colorado welcome. thank you so much. >> reporter: he also took a break with a visit to a nevada campaign office. >> this is obama, how are you? >> a new poll found that 56% expect the president to win the debates. lowered expectations could be good for romney, if he turns in a strong performance they can boast a big win and leave denver can momentum.
president obama is rehearsing with john kerry while mitt romney is squaring off against rob portman. both have challenges and check lifts. is working on shorter answers and trying to avoid sounding like the professor he was before the white house. democrats say he needs to look strong and forceful and not appear irritated or i am pat. >> they are trying to get him in the mode of being able to answer questions short and to the point. so it is more like his man errisms, style, and the way...
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. >> we ran a moderate against obama four years ago, how did that work out? >> reporter: if romney wins here tomorrow he could wrap up the nomination but a gingrich win would be historic. three states, three different winners and a new republican race. abc news. >> i know what i'm doing. almostst the last words of a man who shot himself in the head with a nail gun. >>> and what should you put in your safety deposit box? some say not very much. we will explain in about 60 seconds. ? new pictures of the man who survived after a nail got long lodged in his brain. he was working on a project when the gun recoiled. he didn't realize it had fired until he woke up 24 hours later feeling sick. >> when he thought happened was the teeth of the gun just got him and he was bleeding a little bit. what happened was the sensor recognized the surface it shot the nail into his brain >> it took two hours to remove the nail and replace part of his skull with metal. >>> earlier this week we told you about a mystery illness at a high school in upstate new york. tonight one of the
. >> we ran a moderate against obama four years ago, how did that work out? >> reporter: if romney wins here tomorrow he could wrap up the nomination but a gingrich win would be historic. three states, three different winners and a new republican race. abc news. >> i know what i'm doing. almostst the last words of a man who shot himself in the head with a nail gun. >>> and what should you put in your safety deposit box? some say not very much. we will explain in about...
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. >>> and the obama administration requiring employees to offer the morning after pill in the health care is getting a lot of controversy. we'll be sure to keep you updated. >>> continuing coverage of the susan g. komen fallout from the funding. the foundation's vice president as quit. she quit over the funding. the statement said they made mistakes and take abilitiability for them. -- accountability for them. >>> don't rule out love this valentine's day. look among the pool of single coworkers. it seems more and more people are finding love at the office. 38% of workers said they have date a coworker at least once and a third of workers say that their romance led to marriage. i'm one of them. >> really? >> yes. >> i date a coworker at one point. but my wife and i worked together for two years. >> it would be awkward if it -- it could be awkward if it does not work out. >>> the woman is suing the entire cruise line because of the accident and the loss of her only child. you're watching "abc 2 news." what is new now and next. that is a look at inner harbor that is the whether wakeup w
. >>> and the obama administration requiring employees to offer the morning after pill in the health care is getting a lot of controversy. we'll be sure to keep you updated. >>> continuing coverage of the susan g. komen fallout from the funding. the foundation's vice president as quit. she quit over the funding. the statement said they made mistakes and take abilitiability for them. -- accountability for them. >>> don't rule out love this valentine's day. look among...
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at this point, there is no obama grants to cover our utilities. if someone claims they can help you get a grant, it's nothing more than a scam. joce sterman, abc2 news. >> it can also result in late fees, utility shut offs, because victims believe their bills were being paid so they didn't pay them. if this happens to you, the attorney generals office says let your utility company know before you are victimized in the scam. >>> paying more at the local market because of drought conditions throughout the u.s. with corn and crops withering and dieing in the heat, food prices are expected to continue shooting up. >> you have to adjust, the economy is going up. the pay is going down. we have to do the best we can to get through the hard times. put something away for rainy day. >> the usda declared 1300 counties across 31 states across disaster areas. this is something that doesn't appear to be providing relief soon. >> not really. you crunch the numbers and we have 7.67 since january, since june, 1.34, we are a deficit. it's not looking good at all. w
at this point, there is no obama grants to cover our utilities. if someone claims they can help you get a grant, it's nothing more than a scam. joce sterman, abc2 news. >> it can also result in late fees, utility shut offs, because victims believe their bills were being paid so they didn't pay them. if this happens to you, the attorney generals office says let your utility company know before you are victimized in the scam. >>> paying more at the local market because of drought...
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in the end, it was a series of narrow state wins that gave president obama a decisive victory. president obama won a second term tuesday after a race that was cry merrill fought in a handful of bate ground states -- be battled ground states. >> you -- battleground state. >> you the american people reminded us while our road hasbeen hard, while our journey has been long, we have picked ourselves up, wove fought or way back--- we have fought our way back and we know in our hearts that for the united states of america, the best is yet to come. >> reporter: florida is still too close to call but even if romney won the state obama still handlely beats him in the electrical college vote. the popular boat will likely be closer. >> whether i earned your vote or not, i have listened to you, i have learned from you, and you have made me a better president. >> reporter: obama beat republican challenger mitt romney after nabbing almost all of the 12 crucial battleground states. romney spoke to supporters to let them know he made a concession call to the president. >> i have just called pre
in the end, it was a series of narrow state wins that gave president obama a decisive victory. president obama won a second term tuesday after a race that was cry merrill fought in a handful of bate ground states -- be battled ground states. >> you -- battleground state. >> you the american people reminded us while our road hasbeen hard, while our journey has been long, we have picked ourselves up, wove fought or way back--- we have fought our way back and we know in our hearts that...
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." >> today president did -- president obama heads to colorado to get a firsthand look at damage from the waldo canyon wild fires. and the fast moving flats destroyed hundreds of homes they have charred thousands of acres and abc2 news and dray endo joins us with the latest sandra -- sandra endo joins us live with the late. >> reporter: president obama authorized federal funds to help the localities devastate by the sweeping wild fires. as you mentioned, the president he will see firsthand torched neighborhoods and damage left behind by the flames which are blazing. the colorado horizon is engulfed in flames. families are fleeing their homes. sometimes with nowhere to go. hotel rooms are hard to come by. >> we sat in the parking lot in castle rock homeless for hours trying to figure out what to do. >> reporter: she and her family were taken in by strangers one of the many acts of kindness during a terrifying time in colorado springs. the waldo canyon fire has claimed nearly 350 homes. entire neighborhoods are wiped out. the u.s. forest service fears it could be mid-july before the fla
." >> today president did -- president obama heads to colorado to get a firsthand look at damage from the waldo canyon wild fires. and the fast moving flats destroyed hundreds of homes they have charred thousands of acres and abc2 news and dray endo joins us with the latest sandra -- sandra endo joins us live with the late. >> reporter: president obama authorized federal funds to help the localities devastate by the sweeping wild fires. as you mentioned, the president he will...
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we are going to have a video message from president barack obama. lots going on. >> its legacy of 200 years of peace. yes, a long time ago we declared war. we are not celebrating the fact that there was a war, we are commemorating that. to this day, the more recent times the canadians are our friends and british are our friends. we can bury that hatchet and move on. i have to say today we will have the british royal marine band and also going to have the u.s. navy band and play the different national anthems. maybe a battle of the bands today. it's going to be a wonderful ceremony, after the ceremony, this afternoon, we will have living history at fort mc henry and public debate and don't forget about cast your vote on fort mc henry's website. you can do that before 11:00. >> reporter: thank you so much ranger vince. as you can see, lots going on. the festivities wrap up tomorrow. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> annapolis taking on the whole new look at part of the celebration. the hms bouncy, the replica ship is known for mutiny taking place in tah
we are going to have a video message from president barack obama. lots going on. >> its legacy of 200 years of peace. yes, a long time ago we declared war. we are not celebrating the fact that there was a war, we are commemorating that. to this day, the more recent times the canadians are our friends and british are our friends. we can bury that hatchet and move on. i have to say today we will have the british royal marine band and also going to have the u.s. navy band and play the...
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i stand her to be the conservative alternative to president obama. >> there are two contests remaining this month. the next one is maine on saturday. and the next major battle is super tuesday on march 6th when ten different states will go to the polls. speaking of romney, it was not his. night. they nabbed the offender that shatter bombed his office. >>> authorities have found a baby inside of a dumpster in harford county. they got a call on the 800 block of stable road in bel air where they got a report that a mother gave birth to a stillborn baby. they did find the baby in the dumpster. there's no word if the police have found the mother. >>> they're close to see thing a why are in the trial of george hughley, the former uva lacrosse player who is accused of killing his girlfriend, yeardley love. >> reporter: in a few hours, attorneys from both sides will narrow down the jury poll. george hughley left the courthouse last night heavily guarded by police. and they have spent the last two days with jury selection. last night they farrowed down the pool to 28. and the final phase of jur
i stand her to be the conservative alternative to president obama. >> there are two contests remaining this month. the next one is maine on saturday. and the next major battle is super tuesday on march 6th when ten different states will go to the polls. speaking of romney, it was not his. night. they nabbed the offender that shatter bombed his office. >>> authorities have found a baby inside of a dumpster in harford county. they got a call on the 800 block of stable road in bel...
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president obama easily won the state in 2008. the republicans are now hoping their victory will make the state more of a tossup come november. governor scott walker thanked supporters and said he is focused on the future and getting back to the work as governor. walker had to fight to keep his job after voters petitioned for the removal. he fired up unions after successfully stripping await bargaining rights to balance the state budget. bitter recall garnered national attention. big named republicans and democrats poured millions into the race. governor o'malley whoer iss as a chairman of the democratic governor association is weighing in on the results saying things might have been different had president obama visited the state to campaign for fellow democrat milwaukee mayor tombarrett. >> i think the appearance of the president has the potential to nationalize a race that should be about whether or not the people of wisconsin are expanding opportunity and crow ating jobs. >> reporter: exit polls show wisconsin voters favor the
president obama easily won the state in 2008. the republicans are now hoping their victory will make the state more of a tossup come november. governor scott walker thanked supporters and said he is focused on the future and getting back to the work as governor. walker had to fight to keep his job after voters petitioned for the removal. he fired up unions after successfully stripping await bargaining rights to balance the state budget. bitter recall garnered national attention. big named...
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. >>> president obama is traveling to colorado springs to view the damage left behind from the spreading wild fires. we also are hearing that he has plans thanks to some of the responders battling the flames they are hard at work. a family found themselves stranded after evacuating the home in colorado springs. they say they couldn't find a hotel. anywhere. so anywhere in the state but thanks to good samaritans, she and her husband and two kids got some tlc and a place to stay. >> when i ran across them and heard the story, there wasn't any thinking about it. it was you are absolutely coming in our house and we are taking care of you guys. >> nearly 350 homes have been destroyed by the flames and the president is expected to be in colorado early this afternoon to check out the damage. >>> another severe weather situation to tell you about is the result of about 7 deaths that happened in florida. florida officials have released reports saying that 7 people died as a result of tropical storm debby. one woman was caught in a rip tide which is a common situation between wednesday and thursda
. >>> president obama is traveling to colorado springs to view the damage left behind from the spreading wild fires. we also are hearing that he has plans thanks to some of the responders battling the flames they are hard at work. a family found themselves stranded after evacuating the home in colorado springs. they say they couldn't find a hotel. anywhere. so anywhere in the state but thanks to good samaritans, she and her husband and two kids got some tlc and a place to stay....
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where president barack obama says health care choices could be heading. >>> and more casinos, more jobs as the special session kicks off today. but that is just one part of the argument is. other is getting lawmakers agree. >>> if you are getting ready for work this morning, don't forget your purple. it's purple thursday. of course the ravens playing tonight and they are cooking things up and conversation and good food at jimmy's restaurant. >> i'm charlie crowson, megan pringle is on assignment. earlier in the show we were talking about the idea of people being patriotic with their fingernails. have some fun go ahead. >> exactly. we don't have red white and blue polish and might put whiteout on you later. okay darn. >> maybe a little later. >> okay fine. >> we'll get to weather in a minute. roadways? >> we have our first accident of the morning in glen burnie and more on that coming up in just a little bit. >> okay. >> now you do the weather and we'll get to that in a second. >> oh, we are humid out there. maryland's most powerful radar is pretty much dry. but remember, i was not going
where president barack obama says health care choices could be heading. >>> and more casinos, more jobs as the special session kicks off today. but that is just one part of the argument is. other is getting lawmakers agree. >>> if you are getting ready for work this morning, don't forget your purple. it's purple thursday. of course the ravens playing tonight and they are cooking things up and conversation and good food at jimmy's restaurant. >> i'm charlie crowson, megan...
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. >> reporter: president obama offered condolences on behalf of the country. >> it was a opportunity for families to describe how wonderful their brother or son or daughter was and the lives they touched and the dreams they held for the future. >> reporter: the suspect in friday's mass shooting at a packed movie theater will face a judge monday. james holmes could be charged with first degree murder which carries the possibility of the death penalty in colorado. police are not commenting on apossible motive but there's evidence of calculation and deliberation. leading up to the rampage. 12 people died and dozens more recovering from injuries hahned by what they experienced. >> i thought i was -- hahned by what they experience night thought i was dying and going to fade away. >> reporter: this is expected to be a emotional week in aurora as families prepare to bury loved ones. the prosecution will continue to build the case against holmes and figure out what charges they will file against him. the list of charges will likely be extremely long. reporting live, renee marsh. >> thank you
. >> reporter: president obama offered condolences on behalf of the country. >> it was a opportunity for families to describe how wonderful their brother or son or daughter was and the lives they touched and the dreams they held for the future. >> reporter: the suspect in friday's mass shooting at a packed movie theater will face a judge monday. james holmes could be charged with first degree murder which carries the possibility of the death penalty in colorado. police are not...
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foreign policy, president obama has the edge there, too, but that topic won't come up until the third and final debate on october 22nd. in washington, i'm shannon travises back to you. >>> jim lair from pbs will be the moderator. catch the debate wednesday at 9:00. here on abc 2 news. >>> weather a big topic, people need to be prepared with umbrellas. the showers will be hanging around for a while. we are seeing them trying to slide in to baltimore. see what is going on with the heaviest rain towards the south and west. a batch of rain nows on the border of carroll county and baltimore county as of now. let's zoom in to the area. we will deal with light rain around reisterstown and garrison. this will work out of here, we have rain behind that. speaking of rain, there it is, if you are traveling in to virginia today, this morning, you could see heavy rain here, you are going to need the wipers on full blast through time. the the bus stop, that forecast is going to be a wet one this morning for the kids. make sure you dress them appropriatelies they have the rape gear, and maybe you co
foreign policy, president obama has the edge there, too, but that topic won't come up until the third and final debate on october 22nd. in washington, i'm shannon travises back to you. >>> jim lair from pbs will be the moderator. catch the debate wednesday at 9:00. here on abc 2 news. >>> weather a big topic, people need to be prepared with umbrellas. the showers will be hanging around for a while. we are seeing them trying to slide in to baltimore. see what is going on with...
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. >>> tomorrow president obama will be visiting charm city at hyatt regency counsel town -- dunn town it. will take place at 1:-- downtown. it will take place at 1:15. >>> a lawsuit in detroit could leave the city broke by the end of the week. >> coming, what's done to avert the crisis and who filed the lawsuit. >> also ahead this morning, the boat in world war ii but over the weekend it was moved to a permanent resting place. we will tell you what's going on with the uss iowa. >> and maryland's most powerful radar is dry right now. but we do have some wet weather in the forecast. i will have the details coming up. >> no problems here on 95 just north of the beltway. i will show you what the jfx looks like in my abc2 timesaver traffic report you are watching "good morning maryland." >> reporter: good morning. topping america's money the future of health insurance. what happens to the federal health care law a major insurer will continue some of the provisions. united health care will offer coverage of adult children for example but the supreme court is expected to rule sometime this m
. >>> tomorrow president obama will be visiting charm city at hyatt regency counsel town -- dunn town it. will take place at 1:-- downtown. it will take place at 1:15. >>> a lawsuit in detroit could leave the city broke by the end of the week. >> coming, what's done to avert the crisis and who filed the lawsuit. >> also ahead this morning, the boat in world war ii but over the weekend it was moved to a permanent resting place. we will tell you what's going on with...